Special Events

Network Knowledge has a variety of opportunities for our members, viewers and the general public to have fun, meet people and get involved. Throughout the year, this station hosts several special events such as our Fun Time Stations, the golf scramble and local pledge drives which all help to support quality, educational programming for all citizens of west central Illinois and northeast Missouri.

To volunteer, and to help us to continue to bring entertainment and informative local and national programs to YOU, our viewers, please call 217-483-7887.

Join host Mark McDonald for a trip stopping at the locations of some of his favorite recent stories.

Depart from Network Knowledge station at 1475 E Plummer in Chatham, IL at 8:00 am, return at 5:00 p.m. Stops include an alpaca ranch, a brewery, an environmental center and the old Mill Restaurant that is now a Rt 66 Museum.

The cost is $60.00 per person. This includes all admissions, tours and lunch. Past bus trips have sold out quickly, so you might want to send in your reservation as soon as possible. Please call MJ at 800/232-3605, ext. 222 to make your reservation with a credit card, or mail your check and information to: On the Road With Illinois Stories Bus Trip, Attn: MJ Bates, PO Box 6248, Springfield, IL 62708.

We will be shooting an Illinois Stories on the trip that will be aired on Network Knowledge, and copies will be available for purchase.